As the city works hard to position itself as the final luxury destination,its most impoverished residents complain of growing tensions with policeBehind some shrubs at the Wynn, Jackson can overhear drunken banter as high-heeled shoes move clapping past, or see the Strip’s glow reflected on clouds overhead. He expects to be shooed off the grounds before dawn. Tourists pay as much as $500 to golf at the resort,though some of their extravagance filters down. “When Im here,” said Jackson, and his face scabbed and his long blonde hair chunky with dirt,“me and whoever I’m around eat better than I’ve ever eaten in my life. People give leftovers from really expensive restaurants.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com